Where's the green talk in the election?

I was thinking lately (I know, don't hurt myself...lol). I haven't heard anything from the candidates for President about green issues. Guess that subject is already passe given the state of the economy. I would like to know how they stand on the environment but given the lack of information I am disappointed to say the least. Maybe if I do a little digging I could find some information but who has time to do that anymore. It's a sad thing to see when an issue as pressing as the state of our environment is pushed to the back burner. I do recall wondering in a previous post about the fact that being green could be a passing craze to the mainstream population. Hmmm, maybe I'm psychic.
I just wonder how many people have considered that being green, environmentally sensitive, or whatever term you want to use, is actually good for saving money and the economy. Using less plastic bags means less money spent by companies and maybe (if we're lucky) some savings for consumers. I know the Real Foods store here has changed to no plastic bags at all and they charge for paper bags if you want to use them. It's gotten me more into the habit of taking my reuseable bag to the store. I also like the sign on their door asking you if you brought your bag with you.
Consumers can also save money by using less gas, electricity, and oil. Although I don't know how good that would be for the economy as a whole it would sure put more money in the pocketbook of the average consumer which could be spent on other things.
It all comes down to how much we, as Americans, and as the world community, want to save the planet. Do we really want to give up on the save the environment movement in favor of worrying about the economy? In my opinion the economy is going to do what it's doing without me worrying about it but I can do something for the environment albeit in a small way everyday.